I think every girl has items she just can’t live without, like a favorite bag or shoes and so on. But when I think of essentials I think the simple things, the building blocks of an outfit and the pieces that can top a look off. My go to pieces are always a blazer and tee – usually together. And, If I am being completely honest here, I am more than impartial to a red lip, so much so I have days when I wish I was born with blood red lips. Okay, maybe thats a bit of an exaggeration, but really, they are magical with how they make a look instantly glamorous. Another accessory I couldn’t drag myself to leave home without is my aviators, I will admit to even being that person who wears sunglasses at night. And heels. Don’t even get me started on those, you will never hear the end of it! I LOVE heels. More than love, if I could marry a pair of shoes I would marry a pair of black pointed-toe pumps. I’m legitimately head-over-heels in love with them, pun intended. I see essentials as pieces you can wear on a daily basis but they never get old, they’re timeless and simple, yet extraordinary. (See what I did there?)

I wanted to quickly share the outfit I wore this past Saturday since I had comments on where to find the outfit pieces and jewelry! I had a very busy weekend between family, friends and errands, and over the next few weeks between grad parties and finals will be having more, so be aware that I may have more than a few “insta-outfit” posts – you’ll just have to forgive the iPhone quality and enjoy the shopping instead! And don’t forget to follow my Instagram to see these pieces and #bts first hand @ExtraordinaryFashionBlogger

It’s that time of year again: Nordstrom’s Half Yearly Sale! Now, I don’t know about you, but with sales up to 40% off I have a pretty hard time controlling myself! Above I’ve compiled quite a few of the items I have had my eye on and (lucky me!) they’re on sale! Shop above or click on the picture below to shop it yourself, and go crazy! Treat yourself! After all, it only comes twice a year (;

Don’t forget to check it out for yourself and get double points rewards today!